A load is being lifted vertically upwards by means of two cables attached to it.The first cable exerts a force of 600 N at an angle of 35.0° to the left of the vertical.The second cable exerts a force of 1300 N.At what angle to the right of the vertical is the second cable pulling?
A)15.4°
B)16.2°
C)30.8°
D)67.8°
E)75.8°

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To find the angle of the second cable, we need to balance the horizontal components of the forces. The horizontal component of the first cable is 600 N * sin(35°). The second cable's horizontal component must be equal in magnitude but opposite in direction, so 1300 N * sin(θ) = 600 N * sin(35°). Solving for θ gives approximately 15.4°.

A Load Is Being Lifted Vertically Upwards by Means of Two